Demps Signed!!!!

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

Thanks for the info. I was under the impression it separated again once he became a Texan, correct? Re-occurring dislocations normally take surgury to tighten the ligaments of the joint. Maybe that was his idea of having it "cleaned out". Who knows?

I hadn't heard about it re-separating.

[badboy]

Originally Posted by Goldensilence

I think some people are misunderstanding the Reeves Signing. You don't sign a guy with that contract to play the Von Hutchins role. Barring us going CB first round and him having an amazing TC. I am fairly sure our starting CB's out of the gate next year will be Bennett and Reeves. He's not the guy people on this board wanted but he's who the staff felt fitted what they wanted.

The more I look at their safety choices the more I am inclined to believe we aren't going to have ball hawking safeties for the most part. They seem to want enforcers over the middle. The fact they tendered CC high says a lot.

Another view that I agree with. I see Reeves as the starter. Hutchins was allowed to leave as Smith thinks Reeves brings the total package. He is taller than Hutchins also. I commented elsewhere yesterday that I can't see Reeves coming to Htown thinking Smith would draft a starting CB. Not saying that a good CB can't be signed in 4th or 5th like Trae Williams or Darnell Terrell. That would strengthen the team.

I think the RBs start to disappear in third round. One or two LT candidates may be there in fourth.

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

I hadn't heard about it re-separating.

Dadgum, I knew someone would question that. LOL! I'll see if I can find it, but I remember Kubiak mentioned something after a game. Then again, I do consume mass quantities of beer, so.......

[feebleminded]

Originally Posted by PapaL

Can we bring in Marlon as well and get this Safety thing locked up? Or do they play the same position?

There is a little blurb at the bottom of this article about McRee.

http://http://www.heraldonline.com/2...ry/407691.html

It basically says that he has narrowed his options down to Buffalo or Denver.

Take it FWIW.

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by beerlover

I would rather add some speed to play along side Demps & CC. Phillips is not fast (4.55) this sets up more for a 4.33 guy like DRC in 1st or Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky 4.39 in 3rd.

ed reed ran a 4.7 at the combine so i suppose you'd hate it if we picked him up cos he's sooooo slow

Originally Posted by dalemurphy

If we draft nobody at S, I expect a pretty healthy competition between these guys:

Demps, Brown, Simmons, BHarrison, BMitchell...

When I look at that list, most of those guys I would categorize as cover safeties more than enforcers- though, I'm not sure how good they'll be nor do they have the kind of speed to be a ball-hawking centerfielder.

im pretty sure simmons (and earl) are both unsigned FA's

[PapaL]

Originally Posted by feebleminded

There is a little blurb at the bottom of this article about McRee.

http://http://www.heraldonline.com/2...ry/407691.html

It basically says that he has narrowed his options down to Buffalo or Denver.

Take it FWIW.

Well that's good. Den=Hou, right?

[badboy]

Originally Posted by ChampionTexan

You apparently haven't read much of this thread.

Exactly, wanted to post my thoughts before going with the flavor of the day. My memory says a lot of folks were not too happy with Demps during the season. I remember responding to posts for Phillips to be drafted that we had a FS that had been selected to pro bowl after 8 starts and that was playing with an arm cast. I have now read the thread am happy with all the "aw, shucks, I knew he could do it all along."

[badboy]

Originally Posted by HOU-TEX

He was like the 2nd or 3rd alternate. That's not making it to the Probowl.

And how many did not get that invite. Sorry to pee in your Post Toasties, but I like Demps. Our players don't get many awards. I'll take what I can get.

[beerlover]

Originally Posted by Maddict5

ed reed ran a 4.7 at the combine so i suppose you'd hate it if we picked him up cos he's sooooo slow

I wasn't talking about FS prospects it was in reference to db's. safetys are all about intincts, Ed Reed, Bob Sanders two of the best to ever play @ their positions.

[Maddict5]

nevertheless phillips is much faster than reed and 4.5 for a safety is fast.. his instincts are decent too

[HOU-TEX]

Originally Posted by The Pencil Neck

I hadn't heard about it re-separating.

Found it. It was in Kubiaks post game quotes from the Miami game.

(on any new injuries and DT Travis Johnson’s knee) “You know what, he’s got a pretty bruised up knee. They’re actually doing an MRI on it today this afternoon. The initial look was that he was going to be fine, so I would say he’s day-to-day right now ‘til I get back with y’all. Will Demps dislocated an elbow; they were able to reset it. He actually went back into the game. It’s the same elbow that he’s had some issues with in the past year, but it looks like he’s going to be OK.”

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=3745

Originally Posted by badboy

And how many did not get that invite. Sorry to pee in your Post Toasties, but I like Demps. Our players don't get many awards. I'll take what I can get.

Dude, relax I merely correcting your statement. I inserted a cool smiley to insure there was no offense. I like Demps and the way he ball-hawks.

[beerlover]

Originally Posted by Maddict5

nevertheless phillips is much faster than reed and 4.5 for a safety is fast.. his instincts are decent too

Kenny's head was down his entire 40, needs to keep head up (Deion Sanders said he had never seen that before) on a pivot to recognize & react to use those intincts looks like SS material.

[J-Russ]

Originally Posted by beerlover

I wasn't talking about FS prospects it was in reference to db's. safetys are all about intincts, Ed Reed, Bob Sanders two of the best to ever play @ their positions.

I don't get what you're trying to say...

You said you don't want Kenny because he doesn't bring enough speed to the backfield, but say safety is all about instincts? Well Phillips is known for his instincts, thats his strongest quality as a football player. I think he also play faster then his timed speed, besides a 4.5 isn't slow for a safety.

[beerlover]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

I don't get what you're trying to say...

You said you don't want Kenny because he doesn't bring enough speed to the backfield, but say safety is all about instincts? Well Phillips is known for his instincts, thats his strongest quality as a football player. I think he also play faster then his timed speed, besides a 4.5 isn't slow for a safety.

read above post

[J-Russ]

Tip 4 – Head Alignment

You have probably seen and heard many different ways to align your head while in the 3-point stance. Some coaches want you to keep your head down and looking back at your legs at the start. Other coaches believe that you should have your head up so that your eyes are looking forward. This may work on the football field since you need to see the ball snapped and know what's happening on the field, but we are looking to your body in the best 'exiting' position possible.

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Run...Dash&id=295321

It just his technique to try to time his fastest 40.


Just because he do that during the combine doesn't mean he would do it during a game, unless you seen him do it during a game...

[beerlover]

don't forget about Michael Boulware. he is the Texans current back-up SS.

he ran a 4.5 is 6020 225

[J-Russ]

Michael was a tweener from OLB to SS. Kenny's a true FS.

[Bubbajwp]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-To-Run...Dash&id=295321

It just his technique to try to time his fastest 40.


Just because he do that during the combine doesn't mean he would do it during a game, unless you seen him do it during a game...

I dont think FS or SS usually line up in a three point stance during a game.

[J-Russ]

Don't matter, the writers must've been mistaken. But its true, my coach told me to put my head down and use it like a spear to help me run faster.

Besides, it a technique to help them on running the 40, they don't do it during a game...

[beerlover]

Originally Posted by J-Russ

Don't matter, the writers must've been mistaken. But its true, my coach told me to put my head down and use it like a spear to help me run faster.

Besides, it a technique to help them on running the 40, they don't do it during a game...

let me ask a couple questions. who holds the "urban legend" forty time (sub 4.2) @ the combine? & who said he had never seen anyone do that before (running technique, never raising head up)?